
Large airport · Chicago, United States
Chicago Midway International Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport is a large airport serving Chicago, United States. Its IATA code is MDW. Its ICAO code is KMDW. It has 4 runways, longest 6,522 ft (ASP). Elevation 620 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Chicago, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | MDW |
| ICAO code | KMDW |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 4 runways, longest 6,522 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 620 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 41.7860° N, 87.7524° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
Official website: https://www.flychicago.com/midway/home/pages/default.aspx — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Chicago Midway International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Willis Tower · United States · 8.8 miles away
- Cloud Gate · United States · 9.4 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Chicago Midway International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Pullman National Historical Park · United States · 9.6 miles away
- James "Pate" Philip State Park · United States · 29.4 miles away
- Channahon State Park · United States · 35.0 miles away
- Des Plaines Fish and Wildlife Area · United States · 36.0 miles away
- Indiana Dunes National Park · United States · 37.2 miles away
- Indiana Dunes State Park · United States · 37.8 miles away
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The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Chicago Midway International Airport?
Chicago Midway International Airport — its IATA code is MDW and its ICAO code is KMDW.
Where is Chicago Midway International Airport located?
Chicago Midway International Airport serves Chicago, United States. Its coordinates are 41.7860° N, 87.7524° W.
How high is Chicago Midway International Airport?
Chicago Midway International Airport sits at 620 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3673
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midway_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.







